Danger Is My Middle Name - Banana Bus Squad

XI

"Excuse me sir. You're not allowed to be down here." one of the guards stopped me at the entrance to the faculty.
I crossed my arms, "My sister is in there, I know that I can't go into her room, but can I please go see if she made it back fine. Please." I asked, foot tapping.
The guard shook their head, "Sorry, but without the proper permissions from an authority, we-" they pointed at the other guard, "aren't allowed to let you though." the said.
"Lily. Let him though, he's with me."
The guard nodded, stepping aside, "Of course Dr Nagle." they said.
"Come on Brock, lets go and see Cassie." Dr Nagle said, leading me to Cassie's room.

The door opened, like it did everyday, at probably ten am. By my markings, I've been here for a year, but it could be longer, I don't know how long I was in that place.
"Cassie. Guess who's here to see you?" Dr Nagle's familiar voice questioned, another person stood by him.
But I couldn't remember. I know this person. I should know this person. But I don't recognise him.
"Who?" I asked, tilting my head to see the person better.
The person looked at the ground and Doctor Nagle squeezed the person's shoulder.
"Cassie. Don't you remember Brock?" Dr Nagle asked me, urging the person, Brock I guess, forward.
I stood up and walked towards the two, looking at Brock.
Flash.
I stumbled back as the Brock I knew flashed in front of me, before returning back to the person actually in front of me. "Brock?" I asked, unsure if Dr Nagle was playing a joke on me.
The person looked up at me, acknowledging his name.
"Hey Squirt." Brock mumbled, but I could see the pain in his eyes.
I looked over at Doctor Nagle, "I-I- They- Can't- Not." I stammered, stumbling away from Brock.
"Cassie. What's wrong? Don't you want to see Brock? You speak of him often." Doctor Nagle said.
I stared at Brock, trying to remember something. There was something important about this Brock. But I can't remember what.
"I don't remember?" I stated, starting to pinch my wrist, getting angry at myself for forgetting something important.
"What don't you remember?" Doctor Nagle asked.
Brock let out a sigh, "You broke her. You all did it. You broke my sister. Me. She doesn't remember me." he stated, in a calm voice, but I could see the pain tearing through his eyes with every word.
I walked towards him, ignoring the continuous flash of my Brock appearing in his place. I wrapped my arms around him. "It's not your fault. You didn't do this to me." I stated, telling the truth, still processing what he had said.
He recoiled away from my touch, bumping into the doctor, "No. The last time you said that, you- I couldn't save you from what happened. Cassie, please. I know somewhere you remember who I am. Even if it is the other me, Cassie please. You're all I have left of my family." he said.
"Tammie. Tam no. You can't leave me. Please you're the only family I have."
"Family." I echoed, stepping back.
"But mum and dad always liked you more. Tammie was my family and now Tammie's gone. Crystal is also gone, she was also my family. They're all gone. All gone. No love. No love."
Brock walked over to me, "Cassie, mum and dad always liked me more because-because they thought I was perfect. Crystal isn't dead, she had to move away with her family, remember? Cassie, I need my baby sister back, please." he pleaded with me.
"Brock, don't force her. She's not exactly-"
"She lives with her mother. Her parents got a divorce." I said, "Brock, they hurt me, so so bad. Bruises and cuts. HE hurt me. Please don't leave me here. Please you have to help me."
Doctor Nagle walked over to both of us, putting a hand on his shoulder, "Come on, we have to go. If my boss finds out yer were in here, I'll get fired and yer won't see her again." he said.
Brock nodded reluctantly, "I promise that I'll help you Squirt. Just hold in there." he said, wrapping me in a hug.
I hugged back, squeezing hard, "Please don't leave me here. I'm sorry I don't remember. I can try. Please don't leave me here with them. Brock please. I didn't want to hurt you. Please. He hurts me. Please. Please." I felt myself being pulled away from Brock.
"Cassie. We have to go now, but I'll be back tomorrow. You can wait right, till tomorrow?" Doctor Nagle asked.
"NO! I don't want to be alone. They hurt me. I KNOW THEY'RE NOT REAL. IT HURTS. PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME HERE WITH THEM. PLEASE. PLEASE. please." I felt the tears running down my face.
"Squirt, stop. I have to go. I'll see you soon. I love you." Brock said, turning and leaving.
I knew this was hurting him too, I knew me not remembering was hurting us both.
Doctor Nagle followed, leaving me all alone, in a white room once more. Only this time, I knew it was real. I am insane.